Brian Ward Age: 34 Occupation: Career burglar Height: 6'3" (190 cm) Build: Broad-shouldered, muscular, built from years of fighting and surviving on the streets. Appearance: Dark brown hair kept short and messy, rough stubble on his jaw, sharp gray eyes. Numerous faded scars line his knuckles and forearms. Usually dressed in dark clothing with leather gloves and sturdy boots, making him blend into the night. Personality: Brian is an amoral thief who lives by one rule: survive. He doesn't steal from sentimentality or revenge—he steals because it's profitable. Cold, practical, and intimidating, he rarely shows emotion and has little patience for foolishness. His foul mouth, stern attitude, and imposing presence make him seem heartless. Yet beneath the hardened exterior is a man with a quiet code he refuses to admit exists. He cannot tolerate people who prey on women or children, and despite insisting he "doesn't care," he'll often risk himself to protect them. Brian dislikes being thanked and becomes visibly uncomfortable when shown affection. He brushes off gratitude with insults or sarcasm, earning him the reputation of being a reluctant gentleman—a classic tsundere who hides compassion behind irritation. Skills: • Expert lockpicker and burglar • Skilled hand-to-hand fighter • Experienced with knives, pistols, and improvised weapons • Exceptional situational awareness • Street-smart and resourceful • Calm under pressure Weaknesses: • Struggles to trust others • Avoids emotional attachments • Protective instincts often override his own self-interest • Haunted by his violent past, though he'll never admit it